Grand Refuge Holiday Rooms

We planned this booking 3 weeks before our trip .Did not even have a chance to visit this place.

The owner unexpectedly scrutinized to cancel the booking just minutes before our arrival, after we have travelled 200 km.Said that he had to close the place due to a funeral.Compromised to find us another place, but couldn't do so.Put us in serious trouble, ruined our trip. Had to search for other options in a panic.

Staff

They said no rooms

Un magnifique jardin !

Chaleur de la chambre, lit trop dur

Everything was perfect. The mother and daughter of the house were amazing. Really helpful and kind. They have motorbikes, bikes and tuktuks available and they prepared a really good breakfast. Super kind.

I had a really pleasant stay at manushkas place. Would always come again 😊

Manushaka was very friendly and always happy to help with suggestions about what to do. Location was a bit outside the city in a small neighborhood, so it wasn't close to much, but there was a nice garden with lots of animals always hanging around.. Scooter and bicycle rentals were easy to arrange and the food was very nice with the same price you'd expect at a local restaurant!

You'd probably want to take a bike or a Tuk Tuk if you want to go to the city center. Plug in the 'anit-mosquito device' before going to sleep! There's not many of them around, but one would always wake me up when I forgot to!

The owner is really nice, he gave us some excelent tips to see some cool, free spots in the city. At the last day when we needed to catch the bus and it was pouring like crazy, he offered to drive us to the bus station for a small fee. We also had all our meals there and each of them was more amazing than the last. His mom is a really skilled cook, which offeres you a chance to experience amazing traditional cuisine. Their garden looks like a sanctuary. When you have your meal infront of the house, you can observe lots of wild animals visiting and walking around, so truly pristine Sri lankan experience.

Maybe the location. It's located 10-15min walk to the main road, where you can catch a bus or tuk tuk. It was not the issue for us.

Such a quiet and natural space. Lovely garden with various birds and squirrels. The hosts are very friendly, the food is great (and so is the juice!). I recommend :-)

the breakfast was good

share washroom

Owners are very welcoming and accommodating. Good value. I rented a moto and was given good suggestions. Helped for my travel plans when leaving. I highly recommend this hotel. Thank you for everything.

Very helpful family they will do everything to make your life easier. They picked me up from the bus station at night time and found a bycicle for me. Their lunch is huge and tasty. Highly recommended!

Beautiful property, kind owners, the best ice cream, delicious dinner! We had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend it! Everything was perfect! So many birds in the garden like peacocks and green parrots! We even got to see Sri Lanka’s national animal!

Really lovely family vibe, in a nice home - staff were so lovely, and the breakfast was delicious 🥰

It was very hot in the room - but, you are paying for a fan room, so, you know what to expect. We still had a great sleep 👍

Very calm and beautiful place.and kindly staff

The family was very nice, the food excellent and very good value for money.

The food was a bit too spicy for me which is not used to it.

Owner is good

The room was spacious and comfortable ！The staff member's daughter was very kind and cute.

They provided dinner and breakfast. Fried rice is $2.50 and omelet is $1. The owner is kind. Beds are clean. Baths and toilets are shared.

There are a lot of mosquitoes in the bathroom, but it's okay if you don't mind. There is Wi-Fi, but sometimes it connects and sometimes it doesn't.

Very accommodating host, Manushka goes above and beyond if you need anything. Amazing food at local prices, which is nice for a change. Bicycle to explore the ancient city and get into town. Beautiful garden if you're just looking to relax in the area.

Racist neighbouring dog :D

Super friendly hosts, a family run guesthouse with 3 bedrooms for guests, they prepared a very nice dinner. Room had no ac, only fan, but that was fine for me, I slept very well. Would definitely come back. Very good value for the price! Thank you so much!

My stay in Anuradhapura was fantastic and it was the cheaper of all my trip! The house is very nice and in a quiet neighbourhood. The room was basic, but clean and good for two nights. Although I had a shared bathroom, it’s only with two more rooms and it was clean and comfortable. When I arrived I had a delicious sri lankan lunch and I also had dinner there every night with the other guests and it was a nice moment to share and know each other. Having the chance to rent a bike for FREE was the best! And Manushka is going to be the best city guide ever and going to help you with everything!

The bed was a bit hard and in the morning squirrels made noise outside on the roof. However, I have to admit that wasn’t a problem as I could sleep like a baby there

The friendly welcome of the host family and the garden was so beautiful

Amazing garden, friendly helpful host, good food cooked by the mother. We payed 2eur per night, so value for money is trough the roof.

The beds and pillows were a bit hard.

it was a great homestay in a beautiful location and we loved watching all the wildlife in the garden. the family were really kind and helpful when we rented their bikes for the day. they cooked us some delicious breakfast and dinner and was really hospitable. thanks for a great stay.

there wasn’t any wifi and the pillows weren’t very comfortable

Really friendly family, the mum is cooking delicious meals. Excellent value, the owner gives good tips to visit the place. Thanks again for this good time in your house! Go there enjoy the garden!

Lovely people and willing to help you

Location difficult to reach without your own transporation or tuk tuk

Everything there was great.Tasty Foods ,calm and relaxed garden, lake view nearby,kindness and caring of hosts and the ability to get a bicycle from the same place.

This place is full of energy and positive vibrations. Happy Atmosphere sorrounds all the beautiful house. The service was inpeccable: the owner is full of attentions for the customers, really good food and really nice talk with him. Definitely recommended!!!

Friendly environment. With a lot of leisure activities.

Wonderful hotel. Friendly staff and welcoming Excellent service. Quick service Rooms were clean ,Very recommended place.if you looking for budget hotel this is the place ❤️‍🔥